Assessing Learning in Online Environments
Formative assessment is a critical component of high-quality online learning. It can be used to drive individualized instruction that allows all students to be successful, while giving teachers essential information about their own teaching. ~Explain the importance of formative assessment in online learning for both teachers and students. ~Explore and implement various formative assessment strategies that work well in an online environment. ~Explore and share digital tools for formative assessment. Key Questions As you work through the module, consider these key questions: *How can you design your digital lessons to provide opportunities for formative assessment, practice, and individualized instruction? *What formative assessment strategies will you try in your online learning lessons?